Hanyu 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 63) - La Maison Du Whisky vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Hanyu 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 63) - La Maison Du WhiskyRosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
DistilleryHanyuRosebank
RegionLowland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.8%55.3%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£1999£1499
Rating4.20/5

Hanyu 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 63) - La Maison Du Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner35/100
Value3/100

Hanyu 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 63) - La Maison Du Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is rated higher (4.20 vs 0.00).

Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is better value at £1499 vs £1999.

For beginners: Hanyu 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 63) - La Maison Du Whisky is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Hanyu 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 63) - La Maison Du Whisky

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£1999 vs £1499)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.2)

Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.2/5)
  • +More affordable (£1499 vs £1999)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Hanyu?

Hanyu 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 63) - La Maison Du Whisky is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Rosebank?

Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Only Hanyu 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 63) - La Maison Du Whisky

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoLeathery

Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)

LeafyHay-likeHoneyFresh Fruit

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